Xengel is a traditional dough dish of Azerbaijani cuisine — not to be confused with Georgian khinkali. Flat, diamond-shaped pieces of dough are boiled, topped with fried meat and onion, and laid over garlic yogurt. The Quba and Absheron versions differ slightly, sometimes made with cured meat. Simple as it looks, the taste of real xengel is in the thinness of the dough. Price range: 7 to 13 AZN. Below are the best places for xengel in Baku.
Recommended places
1 Kurban Said 2 Nuxa Restoran 3 Şirvanşah Muzey Rest. 4 Xanlıq 5 Dolma Restaurant 6 Muğam Klub 7 Nərgiz Restoranı 8 Çay Bağı 145Frequently asked questions
Where can I eat xengel in Baku?
The most recommended spots are Kurban Said, Nuxa Restoran, Shirvanshah Museum Restaurant, and Dolma Restaurant.
How much does xengel cost in Baku?
A portion costs 7-11 AZN; premium venues up to 13.
How is xengel different from khinkali?
Xengel is an Azerbaijani dish of flat dough with fried meat and yogurt. Khinkali is a Georgian broth-filled dumpling.
How is xengel served?
Flat boiled dough topped with fried meat and onion, with garlic yogurt on the side.